Ah, the Ferret strikes! I'm with you. I like the "NSR" for the non-shell
related topics.
        I would, however, explain that we are a bunch of people interested in
mollusks (or molluscs). And like all such people, we talk about other
things as well. I have, on occasion, while shelling at low tide, spoken
of such things as: Pete Rose, Monica, Elephants, and how to raise
Orchids. Not to mention: 1066, Banff, and quantum mechanics.
        We, like many cowries, are well rounded.
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